"A Hollywood guy writing a check for a vanity project doesn't speak to the studios the same way as the fans supporting the project in a very real and material way."

And so the fans have spoken. I said that "The Goon" will maybe coming to a theater near you because this Kickstarter only finances a story reel that will be used to secure funding for the whole cinematic enchilada. While there was some initial controversy that backers wouldn't be able to see this finished reel, the Kickstarter incentives were revised so that the reel will be screened for funders in Los Angeles.

Check out the initial "trailer" for "The Goon" below (featuring the voices of Clancy Brown and Paul Giamatti):